20 November, 2017
JADS starts tailor-made Post-Master Data Science for KPMG
In the challenging market for data & analytics talent, KPMG has teamed up with JADS, a venture between Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology, to educate their new hires on the field of data science. JADS has created an education program, tailored specifically to the wants and needs of KPMG. Recently, approximately 20 KPMG participants visited JADS for the kick-off of their Post-Master Data Science. In a period of little less than 1 year, the participants will dive into the technicalities and potential of data science for business, and will learn to apply this knowledge to the benefit of KPMG and its clients. The Post-Master Data Science helps KPMG accelerate its required growth of the KPMG Lighthouse Data & Analytics Center of Excellence in the Netherlands.
Where theory meets practice
The KPMG Post-Master Data Science combines education at an academic level with a strong focus on practical applicability. Over the course of the coming 10 months the tailor-made Post-Master program touches upon a wide range of data science related subjects such as Advanced Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Lake & Engineering, Legal & Ethical, and Data Entrepreneurship & Innovation. “This program includes many new technologies and methodologies that are relevant for implementing, but also embedding, advanced data analytics solutions at our clients”, says dr. Max Baak, who is the head of data science at KPMG Netherlands, and worked for CERN in the past.
The human touch
The program starts off with an introduction weekend during which the KPMG colleagues will get to know each other better and will work on a data set. JADS has incorporated a Personal Development Program into the Post-Master, so each participant gains more insight into his or her personality and strengths. Maurice op het Veld, head of KPMG Data & Analytics in the Netherlands, stated that “by applying new technology like Artificial Intelligence, it is even more important to keep the human in the loop”. Throughout the program JADS has also made room for several strategic advanced data analytics projects. For their last assignment, the group will work on a business project in which they can apply all the theoretical and practical knowledge they gained during the previous months.
Connecting experts
The group of KPMG colleagues is a mixed one. As it includes new hires and people from different teams within the organization, the program has the added benefit of connecting people who work with data. The lectures will be given by TU/e and Tilburg University professors as well as KPMG data analytics practitioners. Geert-Jan Peters enthusiastically mentions: “We open up the JADS data science ecosystem, so all knowledge can be used by the KPMG participants, but flows back to JADS too.” While the KPMG colleagues are following the program as a group, they will jointly become creative thinkers who can guide their clients in the transformation towards a data-driven organization.
About JADS
At JADS, bright scientists from Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology come together to unlock the big potential of big data. Together with stakeholders from industry, society and government, these scientists work on developing groundbreaking, innovative and value-adding insights. Additionally, JADS provides several data science programs at undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate level. Also, we give professionals the opportunity to get trained in data intelligence skills. In this way JADS unlocks the new gold that is big data in both research and practice.
About KPMG
KPMG Netherlands is part of a worldwide network of independent member firms offering audit, tax and advisory services. KPMG helps companies with their decision-making, so they can excel – in the world of today and tomorrow. Globally, KPMG bundles the expertise of 162,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. In the Netherlands, the KPMG Lighthouse Data & Analytics Center of Excellence consists of over 90 data experts.
Interested in a tailor-made program on data science for your organization?
Check out our open Professional Education programs or contact us and we’ll explore how we can get your workforce up to speed in the field of data science.
The KPMG Post-Master Data Science combines education at an academic level with a strong focus on practical applicability. Over the course of the coming 10 months the tailor-made Post-Master program touches upon a wide range of data science related subjects such as Advanced Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Lake & Engineering, Legal & Ethical, and Data Entrepreneurship & Innovation. “This program includes many new technologies and methodologies that are relevant for implementing, but also embedding, advanced data analytics solutions at our clients”, says dr. Max Baak, who is the head of data science at KPMG Netherlands, and worked for CERN in the past.
The human touch
The program starts off with an introduction weekend during which the KPMG colleagues will get to know each other better and will work on a data set. JADS has incorporated a Personal Development Program into the Post-Master, so each participant gains more insight into his or her personality and strengths. Maurice op het Veld, head of KPMG Data & Analytics in the Netherlands, stated that “by applying new technology like Artificial Intelligence, it is even more important to keep the human in the loop”. Throughout the program JADS has also made room for several strategic advanced data analytics projects. For their last assignment, the group will work on a business project in which they can apply all the theoretical and practical knowledge they gained during the previous months.
Connecting experts
The group of KPMG colleagues is a mixed one. As it includes new hires and people from different teams within the organization, the program has the added benefit of connecting people who work with data. The lectures will be given by TU/e and Tilburg University professors as well as KPMG data analytics practitioners. Geert-Jan Peters enthusiastically mentions: “We open up the JADS data science ecosystem, so all knowledge can be used by the KPMG participants, but flows back to JADS too.” While the KPMG colleagues are following the program as a group, they will jointly become creative thinkers who can guide their clients in the transformation towards a data-driven organization.
About JADS
At JADS, bright scientists from Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology come together to unlock the big potential of big data. Together with stakeholders from industry, society and government, these scientists work on developing groundbreaking, innovative and value-adding insights. Additionally, JADS provides several data science programs at undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate level. Also, we give professionals the opportunity to get trained in data intelligence skills. In this way JADS unlocks the new gold that is big data in both research and practice.
About KPMG
KPMG Netherlands is part of a worldwide network of independent member firms offering audit, tax and advisory services. KPMG helps companies with their decision-making, so they can excel – in the world of today and tomorrow. Globally, KPMG bundles the expertise of 162,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. In the Netherlands, the KPMG Lighthouse Data & Analytics Center of Excellence consists of over 90 data experts.
Interested in a tailor-made program on data science for your organization?
Check out our open Professional Education programs or contact us and we’ll explore how we can get your workforce up to speed in the field of data science.
